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Futurpreneur Canada and BDC invite you to the 2018 ThriveNorth Business Challenge Pitch Competition Finals and Awards Ceremony.

Hear from current and aspiring business owners in your community as 12 finalists pitch their business ideas and compete for up to $10,000. Be a part of the action by casting your vote in person for the People's Choice Award - an additional $5,000 prize up for grabs!

At the Awards Ceremony, be inspired. Hear from 2017 ThriveNorth Business Challenge winner Kevin Febril, learn more from people supporting the dynamic business environment in northern B.C. and celebrate the winners and participants of the ThriveNorth Business Challenge! Winners will be announced for the three categories: Best New Business (18-28), Best New Business (29-39) and Best Growth Opportunity.

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5:30 - 5:55 PM Registration and Networking

7:30 - 7:55 PM Refreshments/Intermission

8:00 - 8:30 PM Final Awards Ceremony

A cash bar will be available.

About ThriveNorth:

Managed by Futurpreneur Canada, ThriveNorth was launched in November 2014 through a five-year partnership established by Youth Business International (YBI), a global non-profit organization that supports international youth entrepreneurship initiatives. Futurpreneur is YBI's Canadian partner and has been supporting young, emerging business owners for over 20 years.

Through ThriveNorth, Futurpreneur is expanding its offerings with the generous support of local partnerships and community resources. ThriveNorth is a joint initiative between Futurpreneur Canada, the Province of British Columbia, Futurpreneur Foundation, LNG Canada and TransCanada to empower and enhance entrepreneurship opportunities for young people.